Board games have been a source of entertainment and social interaction for centuries, captivating players with a diverse array of mechanics. One of the most traditional and straightforward mechanics is the “Roll and Move” mechanism. This classic gameplay element has found its place in numerous board games, from the iconic Monopoly to the family-friendly Snakes […]
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“Root” is a captivating board game that takes players on a whimsical journey into the heart of a vibrant forest, where cute and cunning critters engage in a strategic battle for dominance. Designed by Cole Wehrle and published by Leder Games, “Root” offers a unique blend of asymmetrical gameplay, stunning artwork, and a dynamic political
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This post comes a bit late (the holidays have not been kind to my schedule). Game night has a small turnout once again, only 8 of but we had fun playing Villages and Root (I forgot to grab photos of Root). More importantly are the things i need to announce concerning future meetups. Firstly, this
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Not a spectacular turn out, but enough of us gathered to get a few games in. we dis a round of Frag, a bit of Survive, and our friendly neighborhood Tempest, threw down some Wiz War! We also got to see Nugget’s Free Games library in full swing! We had a groovy guest photographer in.
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Our last game night did not have stellar attendance. Normally, this wouldn’t bother me too much. However, the stagnation of growth upsets some of the attendees. This troubles me as I’m of the nature to want people to be happy. Also, it defeats the half the group’s mission in general as without attendees we cannot
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Remember the old Cheapass games in the late 90s? I do. Headed up by James Earnest, Cheapass attempted to open our eyes to the fact that most games are very samey. I personally have known this for a while; all games have three main “phases” so to speak. A setup, a Play space manipulation, and
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We has a great time this Friday. 15 or so attendees and a huge selection of games played like Ascension: Tactics, Wiz War (8th edition), Summoner Wars. Thanks to everyone who brought games to play. We also toyed with the ide of offering games for free to anyone who attends. We’ll see where that leads.
This week as a new feature of our game nights, I experimented with offering free games to the attendees. The concept is simple. I have a bunch of games on a table and anyone can take them. The only limits are that each person take only one and consider donating to the group if they
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One common and crucial mechanism that frequently appears in board games is hand management. Hand management involves strategically deciding which cards or pieces to play, hold, or discard from your hand, shaping the course of the game and influencing your chances of success. In this article, we’ll delve into the intricacies of hand management, exploring
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Lorcana looks like cute Disney fun on the outside; Soulless nostalgia-driven corporate cash grab on the inside.
Watch in awe as your favorite entertainment company finds new ways to pimp out and leverage your childhood.
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